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ASID to Educate, Engage and Inform at NeoCon 2014: Emphasizes the effect of workplace initiatives on productivity, engagement and retention

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2014

Washington, D.C.(June 6, 2014) – As thought leader and insight provider to the design industry, the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has compiled once again multiple opportunities to educate, engage and inform NeoCon attendees about the latest in workplace design trends and practices. This is the Society’s second year partnering with NeoCon, the world’s largest tradeshow and conference dedicated to the commercial design industry, for its June 9–11 event in Chicago.

Key ASID events not to be missed include:

ASID Interior Design 2014 Outlook and State of the Industry report release — Monday, June 9

Be sure to visit the ASID booth (7-3012) to engage with national ASID leaders, learn about new and ongoing ASID research, and share your insights on workplace design at the ASID Archives Experience.

Please see the complete schedule below for detailed descriptions, times and locations of all ASID events at NeoCon.

MONDAY, JUNE 9

ASID Industry Outlook Report Announcement
ASID Booth, 7-3012
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
As we approach the midpoint of 2014, the economic forecast for the design industry remains positive. Unemployment is down, housing starts are up and consumers and developers are spending more on renovation and commercial development. Join Randy Fiser, executive vice president and CEO of ASID, as he discusses the state of the industry as well as the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

ASID Illinois Chapter Annual NeoCon Luncheon (members only)
GE Monogram Showroom, Suite 124
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The ASID Illinois Chapter welcomes all ASID members to enjoy a complimentary lunch in the new GE Monogram Design Center. Meet with ASID national and local leaders and interact with designers from across the country.

Allermuir + ASID Reception
Allermuir Showroom, Suite 3-123
4:30 – 7 p.m.
Celebrate the opening night of NeoCon with a special reception in the Allermuir Showroom. Unwind over refreshments and connect with leaders from both organizations.

This ASID-sponsored workplace tour showcases the award-winning work of the CannonDesign Chicago office. LEED CI Platinum certified, this space has won acclaim for its innovative environment inspired by iconic Chicago elements. Register today and see how this open workplace design supports local and global collaboration, increases knowledge sharing and reduces embodied energy. This tour qualifies for 0.1 CEU.

Daltile Scholarship Luncheon
316 W. Hubbard St.
11:30 a.m.

The Daltile Interior Design Scholarship presentation, hosted by the ASID Foundation, returns to NeoCon for the third year. The Foundation will award more than $25,000 in scholarships to 14 young people who developed creative solutions to existing design problems.

ASID Career Exchange and Portfolio Review
10:30 a.m. – Noon
Merchandise Mart, 8th Floor, Southeast (take the Wells St. elevators)
Back by popular demand, the annual ASID Career Exchange and Portfolio Review is the premier event at NeoCon for interior design students and emerging professionals looking for career guidance from design leaders and industry professionals. Various representatives from companies and graduate programs will be available to offer job search tips and to discuss their organizations.

About the American Society of Interior Designers
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) believes that design transforms lives. ASID serves the full range of the interior design profession and practice through the Society’s programs, networks and advocacy. We thrive on the strength of cross-functional and interdisciplinary relationships among designers of all specialties, including workplace, healthcare, retail and hospitality, education, institutional and residential. We lead interior designers in shared conversations around topics that matter: from evidenced-based and human-centric design to social responsibility, well-being and sustainability. We showcase the impact of design on the human experience and the value interior designers provide.

ASID was founded nearly 40 years ago when two organizations became one — an anniversary we will recognize in 2015 — but its legacy dates back to the early 1930s. As we celebrate nearly 85 years of industry leadership, we are poised to lead the future of interior design, continuing to integrate the advantages of local connections with national reach, of small firms with big and of the places we live with the places we work, play and heal. Learn more at asid.org.

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